I desperately need to replace my cookware. Does anyone know of a good brand to look out for that won't break the bank? Say a good quality set suitable for gas cooking with 3 pots for around $250? While I'd like to invest in a really good set, being at home with two pre school children doesn't allow for it right now!

Briscoes in Christchurch have really good deals on cookware , they seem to have upgraded the lines they carry and have recently been advertising Scanpan pots . We looked all over for new pots recently - at Ballantynes , specialist cookware shops etc and ended up buying a set from the Hampton and Mason Commercial range at Briscoes . They have good heavy bases , good simmer control . straight sides in a commercial kitchen styliing and we are very happy with them - especially as they cost less than $100.00 on sale for a set of three , which is less than the cost for one Jamie Oliver pot .

My son just paid around $230 for 3 decents sized pots, heavy, glass lids and a multi-fit steamer. and 20 or 25 yr warrantee. There are good deals on Pots in their current "sale" (Manawatu).

I broke a glass pot lid size 200mm which I bought as a set from briscoes, but they don;t sell lids only, can you supply 1 please
and how much are they.

Thanks
Steve

Mitre 10 are a good place for pots replacement bits. Try a second hand shop or op shop, even if you have to throw away a pot to get the lid!

Stevens might be able to get one for you also.